Meeting point for those wishing to march with other Episcopalians: Poets Corner in the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine. (Two bays in from the entrance, on the North side - see plan). Marchers, please be sure to tell the person in Visitor Services that you are at the Cathedral to meet Bishop Glasspool for the March for Our Lives. Information from the March for Our Lives Website: Where and when will the march take place? The march will…

All Priests and Deacons in the Diocese of New York are cordially invited to the Mass of Collegiality and Consecration of the Chrism Followed by the Clergy Luncheon and the distribution of Holy Oils and Fermentum. Parking Very limited parking is available on the Cathedral Close for those who have difficulty walking. To reserve a spot please contact Arlene Bullard without delay at abullard@dioceseny.org or 212-932-7363. For nearby commercial parking garages, please click here. Vesting for the Mass of Collegiality …

For Clergy of the Diocese. Follows the Service of Collegiality. Registration Deadline: March 16 Child Care Child care will be available for pre-school age children if reserved absolutely no later than end of day, February 22. Please contact Gloria Fitzgerald by email at gfitzgerald@dioceseny.org or call 212-316- 7422 for more information and to reserve. Parking Very limited parking is available on the Cathedral Close for those who have difficulty walking. To reserve a spot please contact Arlene Bullard without delay…

and April 21, 2018 Note that this workshop takes place on two Saturdays, and not on consecutive days. Online registration will open soon. The purpose of the Diocesan antiracism workshops is to help us become aware of how the sin of racism impacts all of our lives, and how we all unconsciously and consciously participate in racist systems. It is required for clergy in our diocese and highly recommended for lay leadership. Dialog is the foundation of the two-day workshop…

Topics to be addressed will include maintenance of vestments, sources of supplies, demonstration of practices, and ongoing training resources. Further information and registration materials will be mailed to all altar guilds in the Diocese in March. For further information, call Judith Barba at 845-298-0552. JBADM@aol.com.

This webinar will help staff and volunteers from church outreach programs understand the benefits of using social media, which social media platforms are most appropriate for your program, and how to use Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to further your mission. This webinar will be offered twice and is open to anyone affiliated with a parish outreach program in the Diocese of New York. Two dates: Thursday, April 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 11:00…

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Workshop Topics: Episcopalians Evangelize? Using Community Organizing Tools for Church Growth You Start with what You Have: Asset Based Congregational Development We Need More Money: Best Practices for Your Stewardship Campaign Everything Keeps Changing! Vestry 101 for the 21st Century Who this is for: Lay and clergy who want to grow a vital church Those in the congregation who want to join God in doing a new thing Leadership team working on evangelism, church growth,…

Episcopal Charities hosts its first-ever diocese-wide Day of Service, with volunteer opportunities available in Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester County, and Dutchess County. Work with a team of people from parishes all over the Diocese to help people and programs in need. To learn more, click here to visit the Episcopal Charities website or email Rachel Crosby at the address below. Can’t make it on May 5th but still want to serve? Episcopal Charities’ Volunteer Program matches volunteers with parish-based outreach…

Shareholders, beneficiaries, and prospective Diocesan Investment Trust investors are cordially invited to send one or more representatives to this meeting, at which reports will be received from the President and from the Investment Managers of our DIT Funds. In addition, representatives of legal counsel and of the independent public accountants for the Funds will be present. They and the Trustees will be pleased to respond to any questions from the floor. Lunch will be served. For planning purposes, please RSVP using…

Creating an Inclusive Youth Program (in-person workshop) will help youth workers reach and include young people with a variety of needs and abilities, including those with sensory, communication, learning, and/or social and emotional challenges. Space is limited, and preference will be given to staff and volunteers of programs funded by Episcopal Charities. Also in Poughkeepsie: Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Church, 151 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie Register here.

Participants will learn about: The Holy Eucharist Serving as a Eucharistic Minister Serving as a Eucharistic Visitor Everyone will have hands-on experience serving in these licensed lay ministries. Light breakfast snacks and lunch provided. Cost per person: $25. Attendance is limited to 35. Please sign up early via the form below to ensure a place. Questions? Please contact Arlene Bullard: abullard@dioceseny.org 212-932-7363 Registration We're sorry, but registration is now closed for this training.

Creating an Inclusive Youth Program (in-person workshop) will help youth workers reach and include young people with a variety of needs and abilities, including those with sensory, communication, learning, and/or social and emotional challenges. Space is limited, and preference will be given to staff and volunteers of programs funded by Episcopal Charities. Also in Manhattan: Thursday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Diocesan House, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., Manhattan Register here.

The liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the signing of certificates beforehand. Will you be bringing candidates for confirmation and/or reception? Please complete the form below to provide us with essential details. Questions? Please contact Arlene Bullard at abullard@dioceseny.org.

Volunteer Management: Essential Ingredients and Successful Recipes for Volunteer Engagement (webinar) will provide strategies and tools to recruit, manage, and retain volunteers for your outreach program, including volunteers with specialized skills. This webinar will be offered twice and is open to anyone affiliated with a parish outreach program in the Diocese of New York. Two dates: Thursday, June 7, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. Register here.

High School Students are invited to join this Historical Pilgrimage. Visiting Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery and Hayneville AL Blessed Jonathan Daniels, a young seminarian and a saint of the Episcopal Church, was martyred in Hayneville while working for the civil rights of the people of Alabama. Each August, people gather in Hayneville to march and remember him and the many others who died striving for equality and freedom during that tumultuous time in our country’s history. During the trip,…

Pilgrimage We invite you to consider a pilgrimage to the Holy Land next August led by the Rev. Matthew Hoxsie Mead, Rector of Christ Church, Pelham. We are partnering in this pilgrimage with the Rev. Randy Alexander, who served as the 14th Rector of Christ Church and currently serves as Rector of Immanuel on the Hill Church in Alexandria, VA. The opportunity to take part in the 2018 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is offered as part of Christ Church’s…

and September 22, 2018 Note that this workshop takes place on two Saturdays, and not on consecutive days. Online registration will open soon. The purpose of the Diocesan antiracism workshops is to help us become aware of how the sin of racism impacts all of our lives, and how we all unconsciously and consciously participate in racist systems. It is required for clergy in our diocese and highly recommended for lay leadership. Dialog is the foundation of the two-day workshop…

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